The Joint Undertaking on Bio-based Industries is a public-private partnership aiming at increasing investment in the development of a sustainable bio-based industry sector in Europe. A total of € 3.7 billion will be invested in bio-based innovations in the period 2014-2020. The EU contribution (Horizon 2020) is expected to amount to € 975 million, while the Bio-based Industries Consortium will contribute € 2 730 million.

The Info Day was organised by the Directorate for Bioeconomy and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC).